🇮🇳 India · #524 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Chandigarh

Close to the India average

Ranked #524 of 546 cities · More expensive than 4% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Chandigarh

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 13,333/mo ≈ $140 INR 10,000/mo ≈ $105 25%
3-Bedroom INR 23,237/mo ≈ $244 INR 17,428/mo ≈ $183 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.3% Average
Rent
-0.7% Average
Groceries
+0.1% Average
Restaurants
+0.3% Average
Purchasing Power
-10.6% Weak

Living in Chandigarh: What to Expect

Chandigarh is average by global standards (ranked #524 of 546 cities). It is 1.3% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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